Body Solid G6B Owner's manual

Body-Solid

®

Table of Contents

Total Body Workout DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 2

Reference Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 3

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 4

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 5

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 6

Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 7

Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 8

Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 9-27

Cable Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 28-37

Shroud Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 40-41

Cable Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 38-39

Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 42-45

Warning, Safety & Maintenance . . . . p. 46-47

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . .p. 48-49

Phrases, Terms, Tips & Guidelines . . p. 50-51

Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 52

Exercise Prescription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 53

Training Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 54

Common Training Mistakes . . . . . . . . . . p. 55

Setting Up Your Personal Program . . . . p. 56

Determine Your Training Method . . . . . . p. 57

Exercise Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 58

Anatomy Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 59

Fitness Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 60

Exercise Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 61-63

Stretching & Flexibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 64

Stretching: Warm-Up / Cool-Down . p. 65-69

Workout/Exercises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 70-75

Signs of Overtraining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 76

Weight Ratios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 77

Obtaining Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 79

Mainframe Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 80-81

Hardware Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 82-85

Hardware Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 86-88

Exploded View Diagram . . . . . . . . . . p. 89-90

OWNER’S MANUAL

&

Assembly Instructions

Total Body Workout DVD

2

Follow the lead of international fitness presenter

Geoff Bagshaw as he guides you step by step through

a total health and conditioning program. Includes

thorough explanations and demonstrations of over 50

exercises targeting all major muscle groups. The

Body-Solid Total Body Workout is a “must have” for

anyone truly serious about in-home training.

Also includes:

l Complete stretching routine

l Importance of cardio training

l Body-Solid company profile

Body-Solid

Total Body Workout DVD

3

G6B

Reference Drawings

Important Safety Instructions

Before beginning any fitness program, you should obtain a complete physical examination from your physician.

Il est conseille de subir un examen medical complet avant d’entreprendre tout programme d’exercise.

Si vous avez des etourdissements ou des faiblesses, arretez les exercices immediatement.

Antes de comenzar cualquier pr

ogramma de ejercicios, deberias tener un examen fisico con su doctor.

When using exercise equipment, you

should always take basic precautions,

including the following:

Read all instructions before using the G6B. These

instructions are written to ensure your safety and to

protect the unit.

Do not allow childr

en on or near the equipment.

Use the equipment only for its intended purpose as

described in this guide. Do not use accessory

attachments that are not recommended by the

manufacturer. Such attachments might cause injuries.

Wear proper exercise clothing and shoes for your

workout, no loose clothing.

Use care when getting on or off the unit.

Do not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion.

If you feel any pain or abnormal symptoms, stop your

workout immediately and consult your physician.

Never operate unit when it has been dropped or

damaged. Return the equipment to a service center

for examination and repair.

Never drop or insert objects into any opening in the

equipment.

Always check the unit and its cables before each

use. Make sure that all fasteners and cables are

secure and in good working condition.

Do not use the equipment outdoors or near water.

Personal Safety During Assembly

It is strongly recommended that a qualified dealer

assemble the equipment.

Assistance is required.

Before beginning assembly, please take the time to

read the instructions thoroughly.

Read each step in the assembly instructions and

follow the steps in sequence. Do not skip ahead. If

you skip ahead, you may learn later that you have to

disassemble components and that you may have

damaged the equipment.

Assemble and operate the G6B on a solid, level

surface. Locate the unit a few feet from the walls or

furniture to provide easy access.

The G6B is designed for your enjoyment. By

following these precautions and using common

sense, you will have many safe and pleasurable hours

of healthful exercise with your Body-Solid G6B.

After assembly, you should check all functions to

ensure correct operation. If you experience problems,

first recheck the assembly instructions to locate any

possible errors made during assembly. If you are unable

to correct the problem, call the dealer from whom

you purchased the machine or call 1-800-833-1227

for the dealer nearest you.

Obtaining Service

Please use this Owner’s Manual to make sure that all

par

ts have been included in your shipment. When

ordering parts, you must use the par

t number and

description from this Owner’s Manual. Use only

Body-Solid replacement parts when servicing this

machine. Failure to do so will void your warranty and

could result in personal injury.

For information about product operation or service,

check out the official Body-Solid website at

www.bodysolid.com or contact an authorized

Body-Solid dealer or a Body-Solid factory-authorized

service company or contact Body-Solid customer

service at one of the following:

Toll Free: 1-800-556-3113

Phone: 1-708-427-3555 ext. 5

Fax: 1-708-427-3598

E-mail: [email protected]

Or write to: Body-Solid, Inc.

Service Department

1900 S. Des Plaines Ave.

Forest Park, IL 60130 USA

Retain this Owner’s Manual for future

r

eference. Part numbers ar

e required when

ordering parts.

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Before You Begin

Thank you for purchasing the G6B. This gym is part of the Body-Solid line of quality strength training

machines, which let you target specific muscle groups to achieve better muscle tone and overall body

conditioning. To maximize your use of the equipment please study this Owner’s Manual thoroughly.

Be careful to assemble all components in the

sequence presented in this guide.

If any items are missing, contact the dealer from whom

you purchased the unit or call 1-800-833-1227 for

the dealer nearest you.

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Unpacking the Equipment

The G6B is carefully tested and inspected before

shipment. Body-Solid ships the unit in several pie

ces

that require assembly. Ask for assistance during the

assembly process.

Carefully unpack the boxes and lay the pieces on

the floor near the area where you plan to use the

equipment.

Dimensions

The room layout diagram below will help you decide the best placement for your G6B.

The dimensions of the G6B are: width 4’ X length 7’1”. The ceiling height requirement for the G6B is 7’.

The usage space is: width 7’ X length 10’ 4” (The usage space is the overall space needed for operation.)

The usage space needed for the G6B could be more, depending on the user, allow enough room for the Low Row Station.

Dimensions

7’ 1”

4’

Height

6’ 11.5”

Suggested usage space

10’ 4”

7’

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Safety Guidelines

Successful resistance training programs have one prominent feature in common...safety. Resistance training

has some inherent dangers, as do all physical activities. The chance of injury can be greatly reduced or

completely removed by using correct lifting techniques, proper breathing, maintaining equipment in good

working condition, and by wearing the appropriate clothing.

1. It is highly recommended that you consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.

This is especially important for individuals over the age of 35, or persons with pre-existing health

problems.

2. Always warm up before starting a workout. Try to do a total body warm up before you start. It is

especially important to warm up the specific muscle groups you are going to be using. This can

be as simple as performing a warm up set of high repetitions and light weight for each exercise.

3. Use proper form. Focus on only working the muscle groups intended for the exercise you are doing.

If there is strain elsewhere, you may need to re-evaluate the amount of weight that is involved with

the lift. Keeping proper form also includes maintaining control through an entire range of motion.

4. Breath properly. Inhale during the eccentric phase of the exercise, and exhale during the lifting, or

concentric phase. Never hold your breath during any part of an exercise.

5. Always wear the appropriate clothing and shoes when exercising. Wearing comfortable athletic shoes

with good support and loose fitting, breathable clothing will reduce the risk of injury.

6. Maintaining equipment in proper operating condition is of utmost importance for a safe resistance

training program. Pulleys and cables should be checked for wear frequently and replaced as needed.

Equipment should be lubricated as indicated by the manufacturer.

7. Read and study all warning labels on this machine. It is absolutely necessary that you familiarize

yourself and all others with the proper operation of this machine prior to use.

8. Keep hands, limbs, loose clothing and long hair well out of the way of all moving parts.

9. Do not attempt to lift more weight than you can control safely.

10.Inspect the machine daily for loose or worn parts. If a problem is found do not allow the machine to

be used until all parts are tightened or worn or defective parts are repaired or replaced.

suitable, breathable clothing will reduce the risk of injury.

the entire range of motion.

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Preparations

CAUTION: To set up this unit, you will need assistance. Do not attempt assembly by yourself.

You must review and follow the instructions in this Owner’s Manual. If you do not assemble and use the G6B

according to these guidelines, you could void the Body-Solid warranty.

The G6B unit comes in eight boxes. Be careful to

assemble components in the sequence presented in

this guide.

NOTE: With so many assembled parts, proper alignment

and adjustment is critical. While tightening the nuts

and bolts, be sure to leave room for adjustments.

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CAUTION: Obtain assistance! Do not attempt to assemble

the G6B by yourself. Review the Installation

Requirements before proceeding with the following

steps.

Required Tools

The tools that you must obtain before assembling

the G6B include:

3mm Allen Key

4mm Allen Key

5mm Allen Key

6mm Allen Key

8mm Allen Key

9/16” Open-End W

rench

11/16” Open-End Wr

ench

13/16” Open-End Wrench

3/4” Open-End Wrench

9/16” Box Wrench

11/16” Box Wrench

13/16” Box Wrench

3/4” Box Wrench

Installation Requirements

Follow these installation requirements when assembling

the G6B:

Set up the G6B on a solid, flat surface. A s

mooth, flat

surface under the machine helps keep it level. A

level machine has fewer malfunctions.

Provide ample space around the machine. Open

space around the machine allows for easier access.

Insert all bolts in the same direction. For aesthetic

purposes, insert all bolts in the same direction unless

specified (in text or illustrations) to do otherwise.

Leave room for adjustments. Tighten fasteners such as

bolts, nuts, and screws so the unit is stable, but leave

room for adjustments. Do not fully tighten fasteners

until instructed in the assembly steps to do so.

Fill out and mail warranty card.

Assembly Instructions

Assembly of the G6B takes professional installers about 3 hours to complete. If this is the first time you have

assembled this type of equipment, plan on significantly more time.

Professional installers are highly recommended!

However, if you acquire the appropriate tools, obtain assistance, and follow the assembly steps sequentially,

the process will take time, but is fairly easy.

Assembly Tips

Read all “Notes” on each page before beginning each step.

While you may be able to assemble the G6B using the

illustrations only, important safety notes and other tips are

included in the text.

Some pieces may have extra holes that you will not use. Use

o

nly those holes indicated in the instructions and illustrations.

NOTE: To find out the length of a particular bolt, measure its

shank (the long, narrow part beneath the head). Refer to the

following diagram:

Do not fully tighten bolts until instructed to do so.

Note: After assembly, you should check all functions

to ensure correct operation. If you experience

problems, first recheck the assembly instructions

to locate any possible errors made during assembly.

If you are unable to correct the problem, call the

dealer from whom you purchased the machine or

call 1-800-833-1227 for the dealer nearest you.

IMPORTANT!

Before you begin you should fold-out pages 86, 87 and 88.

This is a quick reference guide that shows all hardwar

e

parts (in actual size) along with the corresponding key

numbers on the assembly instructions.

mm

Inch

9

1

mm

Inch

10

STEP

Be careful to assemble all components

in the sequence they are presented.

A. Attach Frame Leveler (10) to Main Base Frame (A) as shown.

Insert two Weight Stack Shims (11) to Main Base Frame (A) as shown.

Insert Convex End Cap (28) to the opening in Main Base Frame (A) as shown.

B. Attach Main Base Frame (A) to Rear Base Frame (B) and Rear Vertical Frame (C) using:

Two 40 (1/2” x 3 1/4” hex head bolt)

Four 73 (1/2” washer)

Two 70 (1/2” nylon lock nut)

Also use:

Two 55 (3/8” x 2 3/4” hex head bolt)

T

wo 74 (3/8” washer)

Two 71 (3/8” nylon lock nut)

C. Insert two Foot Caps (6) to the ends of Rear Base Frame (B).

Inser

t Convex End Cap (2) to the top of Rear Vertical Frame (C) as shown.

NOTE:

Finger tighten all har

dware in this step. Do Not

wrench tighten until end of step 3.

1

11

STEP

mm

Inch

2

Be careful to assemble all components

in the sequence they are presented.

12

STEP

A. Attach Angled Support Frame (D) to Main Base Frame (A) using:

Two 40 (1/2” x 3 1/4” hex head bolt)

Four 73 (1/2” washer)

Two 70 (1/2” nylon lock nut)

B. Insert Convex End Cap (4) to the fr

ont of the Top Frame (E).

Attach T

op Frame (E) and Plate (67) to the Rear Vertical Frame (C) using:

T

wo 40 (1/2” x 3 1/4” hex head bolt)*

Three 73 (1/2” washer)

One 70 (1/2” nylon lock nut)

*NOTE:

One bolt (40) goes into an internally threaded nut inside T

op Frame (E).

C. Attach Top Frame (E) and Plate (68) to Angled Support Frame (D) using:

Two 43 (1/2” x 4 1/4” hex head bolt)

Four 73 (1/2” washer)

T

wo 70 (1/2” nylon lock nut)

D. Insert Convex End Cap (2) to the small horizontal ar

m on Angled Support Frame (D) as shown.

NOTE:

Finger tighten all har

dware in this step. Do Not

wrench tighten until end of step 3.

2

13

STEP

Be careful to assemble all components

in the sequence they are presented.

mm

Inch

3

14

STEP

NOTE:

At this point you must make sure that the gym is level, stable and in the right location.

A. Place two Weight Stack Risers (36) and two Rubber Donuts (14) onto Main Base Frame (A) as

shown. Slide two Guide Rods (F) through the Rubber Donuts (14), through the two Weight

Stack Risers (36), and into the Main Base Frame (A).

B.

Slide Weight Stack Plates (37)* onto Guide Rods (F). Make sure the opening in each Weight

Stack Plate (37), for the Weight Stack Pin (81), is facing outwar

d.

*NOTE:

Use fifteen 10lb. plates for a 160lb. weight stack.

Use twenty 10lb. plates for a 210lb. weight stack. See NOTE after Step 1B.

C. Connect Top Plate (17) to the Selector Rod (19) using:

One 58 (3/8” x 2” round allen head)

One 134 (3/8” spring lock washer)

Slide Top Plate (17) and Selector Rod (19) onto Guide Rods (F).

D.

Slide two Shaft Collars (7) onto the two Guide Rods (F) as shown.

E. Insert Guide Rods (F) into T

op Weight Stack Frame (G), and Attach Top Weight Stack

Frame (G) to Top Frame (E) using:

Two 50 (3/8” x 1” hex head bolt)

T

wo 74 (3/8” washer)

Attach Convex End Cap (2) to Top Weight Stack Frame (G) as shown.

F

. Slide Shaft Collars (7) up into the Top W

eight Stack Frame (G) and turn the Shaft Collar, so it

locks onto the Top Weight Stack Frame (G), Now tighten each Allen Screw (32) in Shaft Collars (7).

G. You can now wrench tighten all bolts and nuts on the main frame unit.

3

15

STEP

4

Be careful to assemble all components

in the sequence they are presented.

mm

Inch

16

STEP

A. Attach two Convex End Caps (2) to the top of Seated Press Arm Support (H).

Attach Seated Press Arm Support (H) to Top Frame (E) using Shaft (33), and tighten

Allen Screws (34).

B. Attach Bi Angular Bars (J) to Top Frame (E) using:

Two 53 (3/8” x 3” hex head bolt)

Four 74 (3/8” washer)

T

wo 71 (3/8” nylon lock nut)

Also using:

Two 80 (3/8” x 1/2” hex head bolt)

T

wo 79 (3/8” washer)

C. Attach Press Arm Holder (K) to Seated Press Arm Support (H) using Shaft (35), and tighten

Allen Scr

ews (34).

D. Attach Left Press Ar

m (L) to Press Arm Holder (K) using Shaft (KA), and:

One 37 (1/2” x 3/4” hex head bolt)

One 73 (1/2” washer)

And tighten Allen Screws (34).

E.

Attach Right Press Arm (M) to Pr

ess Arm Holder (K) using Shaft (KB), and:

One 37 (1/2” x 3/4” hex head bolt)

One 73 (1/2” washer)

And tighten Allen Screws (34).

F

. Connect Bi Angular Bars (J) to Left Press Ar

m (L) using Shaft (39) and:

Two 74 (3/8” washer)

T

wo 36 (3/8” x 5/8” round allen bolt)

G. Connect Bi Angular Bars (J) to Right Pr

ess Arm (M) using Shaft (39) and:

Two 74 (3/8” washer)

T

wo 36 (3/8” x 5/8” round allen bolt)

Note:

You should now w

r

ench tighten all bolts and nuts in this step.

4

17

STEP

5

Be careful to assemble all components

in the sequence they are presented.

mm

Inch

18

STEP

A. Attach Pec Dec Frame (N) to Angled Support Frame (D) in the bottom two holes as shown using:

One 42 (1/2” x 3 3/4” hex head bolt)*

Two 43 (1/2” x 3 1/4” hex head bolt)

Five 73 (1/2” washer)

Two 70 (1/2” nylon lock nut)

Attach two End Caps (15) to the top and bottom of the Pec Dec Frame (N) as shown.

Attach two Convex End Caps (2) to the sides of the Pec Dec Frame (N) as shown.

*Note:

Hex Head Bolt (42) goes into an inter

nally threaded nut inside Pec Dec Frame (N).

B. Slide Oilite W

asher (26), Left Pec Dec Cam (P) and then the Left Pec Dec Arm (Q) onto the left

side of the Pec Dec Frame (N) as shown, Attach using:

One 37 (1/2” x 3/4” hex head bolt)

One 73 (1/2” washer)

C. Attach Left Pec Dec Handle (R)* to the Left Pec Dec Arm (Q) using:

One 45 (5/16” x 3/4” flat allen head)

One 77 (5/16” spring lock washer)

Slide Chrome Collar (46) onto the bottom of the Left Pec Dec Handle (R) as shown, and tighten

Allen Scr

ew (34).

*Note:

Left Pec Dec Handle (R) should bend out, away from the the gym.

D. Slide Oilite Washer (26), Right Pec Dec Cam (S) and then the Right Pec Dec Ar

m (T) onto the

Right side of the Pec Dec Frame (N) as shown, attach using:

One 37 (1/2” x 3/4” hex head bolt)

One 73 (1/2” washer)

E. Attach Right Pec Dec Handle (U)* to the Right Pec Dec Arm (T) using:

One 45 (5/16” x 3/4” flat allen head)

One 77 (5/16” spring lock washer)

Slide Chrome Collar (46) onto the bottom of the Right Pec Dec Handle (U) as shown, and tighten

Allen Scr

ew (34).

*Note:

Right Pec Dec Handle (U) should bend out, away from the gym.

Note:

You should now wr

ench tighten all bolts and nuts in this step.

5

19

STEP

6

Be careful to assemble all components

in the sequence they are presented.

mm

Inch

20

STEP

NOTE:

LEG EXTENSION FRAME (V) AND THE SEAT PAD FRAME (W) ARE PRE-ASSEMBLED AS

ONE PIECE.

A. Attach Leg Extension Frame (V) to Angled Support Frame (D) using:

Two 40 (1/2” x 3 1/4” hex head bolt)

Four 73 (1/2” washer)

T

wo 70 (1/2” nylon lock nut)

B. Attach the bottom of Leg Extension Frame (V) to Main Base Frame (A) using:

One 44 (1/2” x 5 1/2” hex head bolt)

T

wo 73 (1/2” washer)

One 70 (1/2” nylon lock nut)

C. Attach Leg Extention Arm (X) to Leg Extension Frame (V) with pr

e-installed Shaft (47) as shown

using:

Two 49 (5/16” x 1/2” round allen head bolt)

T

wo 76 (5/16” washer)

D. Tighten the two Allen Screws (34) to lock down Shaft (47) in Leg Extension Frame (V).

Attach two Convex End Caps (2) one to the top of Leg Extension Frame (V) and one to the top of

the Leg Extension Ar

m (X) as shown.

E. Attach Lock Down Hook (152) to Leg Extension Frame (V) as shown in the REVERSE SIDE

DRAWING using:

One 57 (3/8” x 2 1/2” hex head bolt)

T

wo 73 (1/2” washer)

One 153 (5/16” wide spacer)

F. Attach Leg Extension Pad Holder (Y) and 1/4” Wide Spacer (154) to Leg Extension Ar

m (X) using:

One 150 (1/2” x 4 1/2” hex head bolt)

Thr

ee 73 (1/2” washer)

One 70 (1/2” nylon lock nut)

G. Attach Leg Pads (AA) to Leg Extension Pad Holder (Y) using:

Four 61 (5/16” x 3/4” round allen head bolt)*

Four 77 (5/16” spring lock washer)

Four 76 (5/16” washer)

*

Do NOT over-tighten these bolts. Tighten these bolts until spring lock washer is flat.

Over - tightening these bolts will cause T - nuts in pads to strip out.

Note:

You should now wr

ench tighten all bolts and nuts in this step.

Do NOT re-tighten any of the pad bolts.

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